Field Hockey
Middle School Field Hockey
Coaches: Ms. Foster and Mrs. Olsen
Athletic Director: Kim Church email
Please email us with any questions, comments, concerns and kudos!
Field hockey is open to any middle school student regardless of experience. Athletes MUST have a physical and permission slip on file at the middle school by August 31 in order to participate. If you are planning on participating in middle school field hockey, you must complete the online registration on https://canton-ct.finalforms.com/ BEFORE you can participate.
Practice
We practice Tuesday through Friday from 2:30 to 4 on the high school field hockey field (grass).
Athletes must have proper clothing (gym shorts, shirt), sneakers, cleats, mouth guard, eye gear (optional but strongly encouraged at practice), shin guards (field hockey, not soccer), and a stick EVERY DAY! Please contact the coaches if you have difficulty acquiring equipment.
First day of practice: TBA
Game Schedule
Here is a link to the game schedule through the CIAC website. Please note that the schedule is subject to change due to recent guideline changes, weather conditions or other factors. We suggest that you sign up for alerts through the CIAC website. Often this will provide you with the most up to date information. Please check the schedule regularly for any changes.
Equipment
athletic clothing (gym shorts, shirt, sweat pants, etc)
cleats (for practice) and sneakers (for running on the track)
shin guards (these differ from traditional soccer shin guards)
eye gear (optional)
mouth guard
stick
sneakers
water bottle
Stick - What's the right size? Does it matter what the stick is made out of?
If you are new to the sport or just developing your skill, be careful about buying a stick that is too long for you hoping to "grow" into it. If the stick is too long it will be more challenging to control. If it's too short, you will not have much power, making it more difficult to shoot and pass the ball effectively.
Here is a comprehensive guide to help you choose (last check the video wasn't working, but scroll through the whole page for information)